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R357 XOA

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

53,816 mi
Last recorded53,816 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 XOA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 53,816 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 3 Jun 2023 53,777 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

UNDERBODY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 28 May 2022 53,710 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 3 Apr 2021 53,599 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

under body has surface corrosion

under body is covered withe black under sill

Pass 19 Mar 2020 52,038 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 52,033 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2016 51,842 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 51,842 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 51,338 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some corrision under vehicle but all appears sound

Fail 23 Jun 2015 51,338 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

some corrision under vehicle but all appears sound

Pass 30 Jun 2014 50,140 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 50,140 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 49,141 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 49,141 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 47,144 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 47,144 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 44,540 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside windscreen washer not working.

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2011 44,540 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside windscreen washer not working.

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 42,185 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 38,158 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 31,996 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 31,951 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 24,827 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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R357 XOA is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1998 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 49,150 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R357 XOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 28 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R357 XOA is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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